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'My Intership Struggle'

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StudentAdvice Inside

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Recruiter Greg Wolfe Talks on LinkedIn

4. Find The Job You Want

5. How To Live With Less

6. SCHOLASTIC Opportunities

7. Market Yourself On Social Media

8. Looking @ LinkedIn with Greg Wolfe

10. Opportunities After Graduation

12. My Internship Struggle

14. (a closer look at) Life After College

16. Do's and Dont's for Interviews

17. Video: The Promised Land

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Find The Job You

Want Finding a job isnt the easiest thing to do, especially if youre a recent graduate. The process by which companies seek potential employees has changed tre-mendously. There is a whole new set of rules for those searching for a new job and if you arent aware of them you might miss out on many important opportuni-ties. However, in order to find such opportunities one must first know where to look. Many companies post their open positions on job boards and the purpose of these boards is to connect companies with prospective employees. According to Top10bestjobsites.com, recent studies showed that companies find nearly 25% of their external new hires through these websites and surveys have also found that up to 32% of job searchers found their occupations by either replying to an ad or posting their resume on a job board. These job boards provide useful tips, tools, and advice for those searching for jobs.

A diploma is a useful thing, but the education and the college one attended are just as important. There are also many free resources that many graduates are not using to their advantage, such as:

- Alumni network

- Campus Alumni Services

- The Public Library

- LinkedIn

Top 5 Job Search Sites indeed.com beyond.com job.com theladders.com snagajob.com

Live With Lesshow to

Upon graduating, its most likely that one would be short on cash. Having to worry about rent, finding a job, and beginning to pay off a student loan, its understandable that someone will need to find ways to have a trims to their normal budget.

You can save money immediately by making a few simple decisions and relatively small adjustments in your life. If you follow all of these you could end up saving hundreds if not thousands of dollars a year.

Brew coffee at home

Pack your own Lunch

Use Netflix and Hulu+ instead of

Cable TV

Always check for coupons or discounts Before you shop

A cup off coffee at Starbucks will cost you at least $2. While it may not seem like a lot, you can save hundreds a year by choose to brew at home.

Fast Food may be convient, but can get expensive over time. Instead make your own lunch from your own food, and you'll spend less than $4 a meal instead of over $5.

Cable TV packages will run you up at least $50 a month. If you don't watch TV anyway, its better to pair up Netflix and Hulu for $16 a month.

Coupon are easier than ever to find and you can useually find them on almost anything you'd want to buy. Check online or in your local paper so that you never have to pay full price if you don't need too

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Market Yourself on Social Media

Make your channel reflect your brand: Customize the layout of your channels profile by uploading your company's logos, color scheme, and create custom tags. Use keywords: YouTube users search for videos based on keywords assigned to them. You should use short phrases or single words in your tags and give a specific name to your video titles. Include social network profiles: Just like your company website, include relevant social media links. Upload Trailer: Create a brief 1-2 minute video that represents your company. This gives a glimpse of what you or your company is all about and make them want to do busi-

Gone are the days where paying for ad space in a newspaper or magazine where the only options to attract new customers. Now you can use social media with pictures and video to sell yourself, your product, or a service for your small business.

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Aim for the HeartPhotos and videos appeal to the viewers emotions more than text can. The simplicity of taking a photo or recording a video on Instagram allows anyone to be creative.

Creates IntimacyBoth photos and video reveal a personal side of your company and your viewers can relate to your brands mission.

Engages ConsumersInteract with your viewers through contests and build a relationship by engaging them with an incentive. Use hashtags to attract more viewers.

YouTubeCreating a channel is a great marketing tool to visually attract potential customers to your business.

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Scholastic OpportunitiesA fellowship can have several different definitions, depending upon the extent, what it offers, and what it requires. Most often, they are monetary awards scholarships connected to working in a specific field, usually at the graduate or post-graduate level.

Fulbright - National Geographic Digital Sto-rytelling Fellowship The Fulbright-National Geographic Digital Storytelling Fellowship was launched in 2013 as a new component of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. It provides opportuni-ties for U.S. citizens to participate in an academic year of overseas travel and digital storytelling in up to three coun-tries on a globally significant theme. This Fellowship is made possible through a partnership between the U.S. Depart-ment of State and the National Geographic Society. Special Interest Areas: Biodiversity, Conservation, Climate Change.> http://us.fulbrightonline.org/fulbright-nat-geo-fellowship Disney/ABC Television Groups Talent De-velopment & Diversity program Created in 1990 in partnership with the Writers Guild of America West (WGAW), the Disney|ABC Writing Program is based in Los Angeles and is widely recognized as one of the entertainment industrys most coveted writing programs. Applications will open in Spring for writing, directing, act-ing or production.> http://abctalentdevelopment.com/index.html

NBC Universal Directing Fellowship The Directing Fellowship Program is designed to take directors accomplished in their respective fields (features, commercials and/or music videos) and have them work alongside episodic television directors. The selected direc-tors will foster relationships and fine tune their art to fit the television format. Check in early 2014 for information on the next nomination cycle.> http://nbcudirectingfellowship.com/ Atlantic Media Fellowship Washington DC and New York City The year-long Atlantic Media fellowships are for recent college graduates who want to work in a digital-first news-room. The application for the 2015-2016 Fellowship Class will be posted during the fall of 2014.> http://www.atlanticmedia.com/careers/

Google Journalism Fellowships 2014 Various locations.The fellowship is for undergraduate, graduate and journalism students interested in using tech-nology to tell stories in new and dynamic ways at various organizations.> http://www.google.com/get/journalismfellowship/index.html

Social Justice Reporting for a Global Amer-ica Fellowship Various locations. The fellowship is available for United States-based journalists, who will seek to raise awareness of social justice issues through a short-term reporting trip overseas.> http://www.icfj.org/our-work/social-justice-reporting-global-america

Turner Sports NCAA Digital Post-graduate Internship College graduates and post-grad students can apply for this exclusive on-the-job opportunity with Turner Sports. Interns selected for this program will become immersed in learning the inner workings of every facet of NCAA Digital, including "March Madness on Demand," the popular des-tination of all sports fans during the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship. In addition, the 10 interns cho-sen for this prestigious program will learn the business side of a major national sports content provider (Turner Sports) and will become part of a team that offers innovative, qual-ity content to fans through digital components supporting multiple sports properties.. This is a paid program.> http://www.turner.com/careers/#/careers/students-and-recent-grads

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What type of recruiting do you primarily do?

"I currently hire, on behalf of our clients, for roles such as directors, executives and managers primarily in finance and HR fields. However, I have experience hiring positions in engineering, IT, lab technicians, support staff, telecommunication technicians and more."

How valuable of a tool is LinkedIn for you as a recruiter? "LinkedIn is highly valuable to building relationships which is key to making placements and exposing yourself as a recruiter."

Describe the process of how you use LinkedIn to search for prospective candidates. "To give a more insightful answer for those recent graduates or those currently looking for a new role, the interview starts

before you meet the interviewer. What I mean is that net-working your way to them and simply introducing yourself in LinkedIn is how you get to the top of the list. Ill give you an example. "Our company, Rehmann, was looking for 5 interns. They had set up about 15 interviews but only 1 found me on LinkedIn, introduced herself, asked me questions about the company and what she should expect. I answered her ques-tions, went to the team and informed them of how pro-active she was in research. She was 1 of 5 hired for the role and was recently offered a full time position. I have more stories just like this. I would say it will greatly increase your chances and give you an edge."

What is the first thing you notice when viewing a candidates profile and how can this be improved? Depending on the role but primarily; recent relative held po-sitions, job changes (growth changes and staying in the same field), summary, recommendations and the group pages they belong to. I also consider their profile picture (this should be more professional than Facebook).

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How can the caption under a persons name best be utilized for a student or recent graduate seeking employment? A quote (famous or your own) that special to you, that sets you apart from others. Or an adjective that describes you and your next role that you are pursuing. Ex. Always do your best. What you plant now will harvest laterEx. Dedicated Executive Recruiter actively lookingBe creative and unique.

What should the summary section of ones profile be used to convey? What isnt on your resume. Successes in life or career, your character, your 5 year plan, etc. When recruiting on a posi-tion for my client, I ask this important question, If a person walked in this room right now and said they want this job, before you even look at their resume, what are the first 3 questions you will ask them? If they answer with, degree or how many years experience or what type of technical experi-ence they have, etc. I know they are looking for a candidate with stronger skills sets. If they tell me; what is their management style or have they worked in a team environment or situation questions then I know they are looking for a candidate with a cultural fit. To answer the questionshave a blend of both. Again, be creative. When it comes to listing information on your profile (i.e. experience and courses), is less more, or the more the better? You have about 7-10 seconds to really catch a hiring man-agers eye. Its not so much more or less but rather quality in what you are conveying. If you have job jumped (whether it was in your control or not) or you are just entering your career, find out what you want to do and where you want to be and plan for it. Build your resume or profile around that plan. Later down the road, it will pay off. The resumes I turn away are the ones that jump fields too many times. Some-times is strategic but others its just because they do not know what they want to do.

Is it better for someone to make their profile a picture of the career they want or is it better to display ones uniquness, like hobbies and other skills? Either one will work. Who do you want to work for? Please forgive me if I come across as stereotyping, but in my experi-ence, large corporations will look for skill sets, planners and high achievers. Family owned or smaller companies will look for person-able, longevity, relatable candidates who have skill sets but willing to grow with them, so build your profile accordingly. Know your target and this should be a part of your 5 year plan.

How important are recommendations?

Very important! This helps identify who you are from an out-side source. If you tell me your character is A, B and C then those recommendations should back that.

What are some things that can be done to really make your profile stand out? Most hiring managers, who use LinkedIn, will search by key words (i.e. accountant, engineer, nurse, etc.). Linke-dIn uses algorithms in the search. The more you use these words (please make sense not repeated all over the page) the more your profile will pop up. Againbe creative. By being easily contacted you make their job easy. I would create an email account just for job searches and post that on your LinkedIn, somewhere. I would stay away from personal phone numbers and personal emails. Just create a new one to control unwanted solicitations. Also, create a Skype ac-count. Many hiring managers, including myself, use Skype to interview. Offer that up in your profile. Important. You can have the best designed profile but if you are waiting for someone to find youbest to luck. You MUST be pro-active in your search! Use LinkedIn to find HR people and executives of a company you applied to. Introduce yourself, join the groups they are in. This is the real power of LinkedIn, step out of line and be noticed!

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Ameri Corps is a U.S. Federal Government pro-gram where adults participate in intensive commu-nity service work to help others and improve com-munities. Members commit to full-time or part-time positions offered by a network of nonprofit com-munity organizations and public agencies, to fulfill assignments in the fields of education, public safety, healthcare, and environmental protection.

> http://www.nationalservice.gov

Those that arn't ready to commit to a full time job yet can volunteer with a non-profit organization that can give you experience and help others.

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AmeriCorps

PeaceCorpsThe Peace Corps is government volunteer program providing assistance to people outside the United States helping them to understand American culture. They also work to help Americans better understand the cultures of other countries and work towards social and economic development. Par-ticipants work for a period of 27 months after three months of training.

> http://www.peacecorps.gov

World TeachWorld Teach is a non-governmental organization in which individuals volunteer to live, work, and teach in developing countries. All volunteers must be enrolled in or have completed four-year college programs, and most of the volunteers are recent graduates.

> http://www.worldteach.org

Student Conservation Network

City Year is an education-focused nonprofit organi-zation that works with high need public schools to provide full-time targeted student interventions sup-porting students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class support. The program focuses on small group tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs that keep kids in school and on the path to success.

> http://www.cityyear.org

City Year

The Student Conservation Association is a non-profit group whose goal is to set up the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire them to conserve our environment and communities by engaging young people in volunteer services to the land through service opportunities, outdoor skills, and leadership training.

> http://www.thesca.org

The Catholic Volunteer Network assists people overseas living in poverty and in need of social de-velopment, working in the spirit of Catholic social teachings to promote the sacredness of human life and the dignity of the each person. The network is based in the Catholic faith, but provides service to people based on needs, regardless of their race, religion or ethnicity.

> https://catholicvolunteernetwork.org

Catholic Volunteer Network

Earth Corps is a non-profit organization to build a global community of leaders through local environ-mental services. Earth Corps provides a year long in-tensive program for young adults from the US and 80 other countries. They learn about new environmental opportunities, provide services, and gain leadership skills through community based environmental resto-ration.

> http://www.earthcorps.org

EarthCorps

Teach For America is an American non-profit organi-zation whose goal is to eliminate educational inequity by recruiting recent college graduates and profession-als to teach for at least two years in low-income com-munities throughout the United States.

> http://www.teachforamerica.org

Teach For America


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Santa Monica called Tiny-Rebel-lion. I found out that the women hir-ing currently worked on an account for Bolthouse Farms, a company that produces over fifty percent of the carrots in the United States. I printed my resume, cover letter, and recommendation on or-ange paper, rolled them up to make them look like carrots, and dropped them off in person to their office. This got me an interview on the spot but unfortunately I did not land the position. I was pretty devastated. In the email from Tiny Rebellion they said, Thank you for your interest and follow up. We appreciate the initia-tive you took showing up to the of-fice and the thought in to branding ideas for the Internship Program. Out of the pool of applicants from around the country, we were only able to select 2 interns for the 2014 Summer Program. We wish you the best of luck with your future ven-tures. I understand the competition is tough and we should try not to take it personally but it can be hard not to. Knowing that you are competing against numerous applicants from other schools, other cities, other states, and possibly other countries can help put things into perspective though. Since a week had passed and I didnt hear back from the other agen-cies, including one in which I deliv-ered my resume with a pizza from their client Dominos, I decided I needed to change my strategy once more. If quality wasnt enough I would try quantity. I used a website called thecreativeham.com, a directory for advertising agencies to compile a new list of agencies I was interested in. Of the fifty I called, twelve said they were still taking on interns for the summer; I submitted my applica-tions to them that day.

In the e-mails I send to the agen-cies I included anything and every-thing I could to make it stand out. My redesigned branded resume and cover letter that been reviewed by the career center on campus, links to

all my social profiles (e.g. my Blog, LinkedIn, and my Facebook pro-file), as well as the video I had made. The next day I got a re-sponse from one of the agencies, CO-OP Brand Partners. Being in New York they wanted to set up a phone interview. I responded with a professional e-mail as soon as pos-sible and we set it up. Before the interview I did research on the company, what they were looking for, and what I could gain from the experience. Know-ing these things helped a lot dur-ing the phone interview.

I ended the interview asking if I could follow up in about five busi-ness days. Luckily I didnt have to because they contacted me three days later saying they wanted to do a second one. I was thrilled and ner-vous. Mistake #3: I didnt take notes after the first interview. After the phone interview I at-tended a seminar on campus about interview and the recruiter said tak-ing notes after the first interview is a great way to be prepared in case you are offered another interview. To prepare I had been conducting more research on the company as well as seeking common and indus-try related interview questions and ways to effectively answer them. I have also been continuing to apply to more places, and following up with the ones I applied to. Throughout this process I have learned a lot but I think the most valuable takeaway has been realizing that you cannot give up; if you want to get an internship or job you desire you have to keep hitting the pave-ment and putting yourself out there. If you only plant a few seeds you risk starvation, but if you plant many, one is bound to bare fruit.

As a student with a 3.89 GPA, club activities, and volunteer experience off campus, I expected that the internships I wanted would be handed to me. Spoiler alertthey werent. I did have two internship of-fers, but they were not the type of in-ternship I was looking for. I wanted an amazing internship at a success-ful, prestigious advertising agency. Little did I know how much work this would truly take. I started looking for my summer internship in February and this was considered late. Mistake #1: starting later then I should have. If you are looking to reap a great internship in the summer you must sow in the fall. Plant the seed early that you are looking for an intern-ship. Talk to professors and any-one else you think may be able to help you. Youd be surprised at the amount of people who know some-one in your field. I applied to four great agencies in New York, I carefully filled out all of the additional requirement material, and then I waited a few days for the phone to ring. Then I waited a few more days because I knew at least one of them would have to call me. Mistake #2: Not following up about a week later with a call. I started to panic.

I realized that I had to make them notice me. The odds of getting no-ticed in an electronic file of over four hundred others werent good enough for me.

I applied to a few more agencies and used research on these compa-nies as a way to gain their attention. There was a paid internship oppor-tunity offered at a small agency in

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What made you want to further your education past a bachelors degree?

As a graduate, you have an expectation of finding your dream job once you receive your diploma, but that's not the case at all! It takes a good mix of education and work experience to really reach your goals and succeed in the professional work field. Pursuing a Master's de-gree gave me a chance to simultaneously gain some work experience with my bachelors degree backing me, and to continue my education to further my career.

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Life After College Two interviews with two different college graduates about their lives after college.

What factors made you decide not to attend gradu-ate school?

The main factor was my indecisiveness coupled with the cost. Although I knew how beneficial it would be, I could not rationalize enrolling with no clear end goal in mind. Did you retain the connections you made with your peers in college after graduation?

Not as many as I would have liked. However, through various organizations and extracurricular activities I managed to continue to network with people who share a passion for similar interests and share my profession. At any point in time after you graduated, did you have the urge to change your mind and enroll in graduate school? Do you still have the desire to?

Several times and sometimes I still think about it. It is never too late, right? Sometimes the plans we set for ourselves dont unravel the way we expected. Did you experience any change in careers paths after graduation?

Absolutely. I had every intention to pursue a ca-reer within the field of nonprofit management. After multiple internships, I realized my core competen-cies and strengths were not in alignment with what was expected and desired of professionals in that field. Through my network, I was able to acquire

Name - Constance McCallum Graduation Year - 2007 Occupation - Operations Manager Age - 29

a job in operations management for consumer goods which is where I thrive today.

Many college graduates are in debt. If you are in debt, how are you managing the payments?

I am currently paying off the last third of my student loan debt. The payment amounts are automatically deducted from my bank account and I treat it just like a monthly bill. I am looking forward to the day when I no longer have to carry this debt. If you can give a recent college graduate advice about graduate school, what would you say?

The only advice I have is to be certain of what it is you intend to do with the time you spent and the education you received in graduate school. I think a graduate lev-el education is an asset to anyone, especially if there is a specialized field you intend to pursue.

Name - Whittany Pinedo Graduation Year - 2013 Occupation - Pharmacy Administrative Assistant Age - 25

What tools/resources did you find helpful in searching for information about graduate school?

I found that my undergrad university had a lot of infor-mation to offer regarding my interest in pursuing a mas-ter's degree as well as academic counselors/faculty to answer any questions. Were any of these tools made available to you by your undergraduate school?

Yes, the tools available from my undergrad school made it easy to have all my questions answered in deciding to further my education. They made it so easy I decided to pursue my higher education at the same university. In your opinion, what are the biggest differences be-tween undergraduate and graduate programs? The biggest differences between undergraduate and graduate programs are the age and experience. You can find yourself socializing with classmates, staying on campus all day, and cruising through classes in your undergrad. However, graduate programs expect a lot more. Self-motivation, dedication and professionalism are expected of you, to say the least. What are your views and opinions about the values graduate school has to offer?

Graduate school offers a specialized program to ad-vance your dedicated career path and can open up a new spectrum of more rewarding careers along the way. You have to keep up with your competition in the work-place and grad school can help give you an extra boost. Many college graduates are in debt. If you are in debt, how are you managing the payments?

With college tuition increasing too rapidly it can seem overwhelming to keep up with the costs, however schools and student loan lenders are willing to work with students to help make paying for school attainable. If you can give a recent college graduate advice about graduate school, what would you say? Plan. Planning is the key to achieving anything. Stay dedicated and passionate about the future of your career because nothing will get you through school easier than caring about what you do. And lastly, stay disciplined. A graduate program can feel like a full time job but creating deadlines and systems can help keep you focused.

It is common for graduates to ex-perience difficulties when deciding whether or not to enroll in graduate school immediately after college. Did you experience this?

I did not. Once I graduated from college, I was slightly confused about what I would do with a Politi-cal Science career. I toiled around with the idea of going to gradu-ate school, but since I was not completely certain of what it was I wanted to pursue I decided to of-fer myself some time to figure that part out. What did you do the years after graduation to prepare yourself for a career?

I acquired an internship within my desired career field and worked additional jobs to support myself.


Dont: show up to an interview with your boy-friend/girlfriend, a friend or your parents. Espe-cially not your dog.

Dont: assume the interviewer has read and mem-orized everything about you from your resume.

Dont: bring notes in responding to the interview-ers questions.

Dont: ask the employer what they want to know when they ask you to tell them about yourself.

Dont: talk badly about your previous employer or show up unprepared about the companys back-ground.

Dont: forget to ask for business card or contact information so you can follow up.

Do: arrive at least 15 minutes early and introduce yourself and show respect.

Do: bring copies of your resume with you in a professional folder or compile a portfolio or your work if youre a graphic designer, journalist, blog-ger, etc. and be ready to walk them through your education and work education.

Do: take notes on what they say, and prepare 3-5 questions to ask. Always ask questions after the interview.

Do: Use your elevator pitch to fine tune why you are qualified and interested in the specific position.

Do: show sincere interest in the position, industry, the employer, and company.Ask questions that show youve done your home-work on the organization.

Do: send a thank you message to each person you met, and highlight specifics from your conversa-tion.

A new graduating class is about to enter the job market yet again, and though many Generation Y college graduates have a long list of volunteer projects and have gained enough knowledge in classes to compile an amazing resume the truth is that they are not necessarily familiar with the job-search process, the interview process, or the behaviors of ideal candidates hiring managers and recruiters are looking for to fit that ideal mold. wBut dont fret or panic, just follow these guidelines and you will be on your way to your ideal career goal.

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